Category: Attorney-Client Relations

All too often the divorce process is destructive. Spouses emerge at the other end with almost half of what they had before and they like their spouse even less. Collaborative law seeks to avoid unnecessary adversarial conflict and find a solution that is best for all parties.… Read More

Everyone wants something for free. But why should an attorney charge for the initial consultation? How might this actually benefit the client?
1. Your attorney isn’t listening to what you’re saying
During the initial consultation, clients and attorneys have divergent interests.… Read More

“Having a child is like a twenty-year escrow with tough terms and a sale-leaseback at the end.”
-Bjorn Farrugia
Bjorn is a real estate agent focusing on high end homes in LA County, such as Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Brentwood, etc. … Read More

Joint Filings:
Many times during a divorce, Parties are tempted to file taxes as “married filing jointly.” Usually, but not always, your tax burden will be lower filing jointly, depending on your respective incomes, deductions, and credits. The main disadvantage of filing jointly is that both spouses are jointly and severally liable for taxes on the return, including any tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties.… Read More

California is the most populous state in the U.S. and is incredibly diverse. Spanish is the state’s second most spoken language. Latinos make up 40% of the state’s population, and 25% of people in California cite Spanish as their primary language. … Read More